Payout & Commission Terms

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1. Commission

Ubuhanzi retains a commission of 20% on revenue it collects on your behalf. The rate in force is recorded in every agreement generated for you, so the agreement you signed is the authoritative record for work done under it.

2. How you get paid

We pay to the mobile-money number or bank account on your profile. Those details are encrypted at rest — see the Privacy Policy.

3. When you get paid

OPEN QUESTION — the payout schedule, the minimum payout threshold, and how long after a streaming service pays Ubuhanzi an artist is paid.

4. Who pays transfer fees

OPEN QUESTION — whether mobile-money and bank transfer fees are borne by Ubuhanzi or deducted from the payout.

5. Studio bookings and merchandise

Studio sessions and merchandise sales are invoiced through the platform.

OPEN QUESTION — the refund and cancellation policy for studio bookings and for merchandise orders.

6. Tax

OPEN QUESTION — withholding obligations and what tax documentation Ubuhanzi issues to artists.

7. Disputes about a payout

Raise it with us first. Contact details are in the Terms of Service.